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Form Powers Guac Boys to 9-5 Game One Win Over Jack Shack

7 Sep

Form returned to Playoff Form, hitting two home runs and helping Guac Boys take an early lead in their first round series with Jack Shack

The 2023 postseason was a coming out party for Form, as he had monster performances in both the first round and the Wiffle Series and was one of the most dangerous bats in the 2023 playoffs. He appears to have returned to Playoff Form in 2024, leading off the game and series with a home run and later hitting a three-run homer that put the game away as Guac Boys rolled past Jack Shack in the opener of their first round series. Five Guac Boys players had multiple hits, Bohn and Jan each pitched effectively to keep the Jack Shack bats in check, and after pulling ahead 9-2, Guac Boys held on to win 9-5 to take an early lead in the best-of-five series.

Bohn started on the mound for Guac Boys, and he retired the side in order in the top of the first, sending Josh and Jon D down consecutively.

Jon D took the mound for Jack Shack, and the first batter he faced, Form, hit a solo homer to left-center, putting Guac Boys ahead 1-0. Bohn singled, and two batters later, Tone hit a two-run shot to right-center, making the score 3-0. Jon D retired Jan to end the inning, and Jack Shack trailed early.

Bohn rolled in the top of the second, sending Jacob and Ryan down in order.

Jon D retired Jude to start the bottom of the second, but Brum followed with a solo homer, extending the Guac Boys lead to 4-0. Jon D then retired Form to end the inning, and Jack Shack trailed by four runs.

Jon D delivers a pitch to Brum, who went 2-for-3 with a single, a solo homer, and two runs scored

Josh put Jack Shack on the board when he led off the top of the third with a solo homer, cutting the score to 4-1. Jon D followed with a double, and two batters later, Ryan hit a one-out RBI double to score him, narrowing the deficit to 4-2. Bohn retired Josh to end the inning, and Jack Shack had cut the Guac Boys lead in half.

Bohn led off the bottom of the third with a single, and Alec followed with a two-run homer, pushing the Guac Boys lead to 6-2. Jon D retired Tone and Jan to end the inning, and the Guac Boys lead was back up to four runs.

Bohn got back on track in the top of the fourth, retiring Jon D and Jacob in order, maintaining the four-run lead.

Guac Boys continued to add to their lead in the bottom of the fourth. Jude singled, and Brum followed with a single, putting runners on the corners with no outs. Form cleared the bases with a towering three-run homer, and Guac Boys led 9-2. Two batters later Alec hit a one-out double, but Jon D stranded him, retiring Tone to end the inning, and Guac Boys led by seven runs.

Ryan led off the top of the fifth with a solo homer, making the score 9-3. Josh tripled, and he scored when Jon D grounded out for the first out of the inning. Bohn retired Jacob to end the inning, and Jack Shack had scored two runs to cut the Guac Boys lead to 9-4.

Jack Shack celebrate at the plate after Ryan’s solo homer in the top of the fifth

Jude hit a one-out double in the bottom of the fifth, but Jon D stranded him, retiring Brum to end the inning, and Jack Shack would need five runs in the sixth.

Guac Boys turned to the bullpen in the top of the sixth, bringing Jan to the mound. The first batter he faced, Ryan, doubled, and Josh followed with an RBI double to score him, cutting the score to 9-5. Jack Shack couldn’t rally, however. Jan retired Jon D and Jacob to strand Josh at second, ending the inning and the game, giving Guac Boys a 9-5 game one victory.

The win gave Guac Boys a 1-0 lead in the best-of-five first round series, with the winner of the series advancing to the Wiffle Series.

W: Bohn (1-0)
L: Jon D (0-1)

Box Score

Game Notes:
– Bohn started and earned the win for Guac Boys, allowing four runs on five hits in five innings.
– Jan pitched one inning of relief for Guac Boys, giving up one run on two hits.
– Jon D took the loss in a complete game effort for Jack Shack, surrendering nine runs on eleven hits in five innings.
– Form led Guac Boys on offense, going 2-for-3 with two home runs, two runs scored, and four RBI.
– Form’s leadoff homer was the first of his wiffle playoff career.
– Bohn, Alec, Jude, and Brum also went 2-for-3 for Guac Boys. Bohn had two singles and two runs scored, Alec had a double, a home run, a run scored, and two RBI, Jude had a single, a double, and a run scored, and Brum had a single, a homer, two runs scored, and an RBI.
– Josh and Ryan each had three hits in the Jack Shack loss. Josh went 3-for-5 with a double, a triple, a home run, two runs scored, and two RBI. Ryan went 3-for-4 with a double, a triple, a home run, two runs scored, and two RBI.

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Josh of Jack Shack Named Pabst Blue Ribbon Wiffler of the Week

22 Aug

No hitter is more feared from the leadoff spot than Josh, who broke the EWL single-season record for leadoff homers when he hit his eighth (in 20 games) in week 10. He has turned on the gas over the last 3/4 of the season, and by no coincidence, Jack Shack has surged in momentum and up the season standings. After another productive week, Josh was voted Wiffler of the Week for week 10 of the 2024 EWL season.

In a dramatic 4-2 come-from-behind win over Guac Boys that clinched the #3 seed for Jack Shack, Josh went 1-for-3 with a double.

In an 8-3 win over Cheap Goats to close out the regular season, he went 4-for-4 with a double, a triple, two home runs, three runs scored, and three RBI, including the record-breaking leadoff homer.

In total, Josh went 5-for-8 with a single, a double, a triple, two home runs, three runs scored, and three RBI in two Jack Shack wins.

This is the eighth time Josh has been voted Wiffler of the Week during his wiffle career and the second time this season (2016 – twice, 2018 – twice, 2021, 2023 – week 6).

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Josh Powers Jack Shack to 8-3 Win Over Cheap Goats to Close Regular Season

22 Aug

Josh had four extra-base hits as Jack Shack beat Cheap Goats 8-3 and enter the 2024 playoffs having won seven of ten

Josh went 4-for-4 with four extra-base hits, including a double, triple, two home runs, and three RBI as Jack Shack beat Cheap Goats 8-3, closing the regular season with two consecutive wins. In a game that had little meaning beyond momentum due to all playoff seeding being determined, Jack Shack took an early 7-2 lead and kept Cheap Goats in check, as Jon D allowed only three runs on nine hits in a complete game win. After finishing the first half 3-7, Jack Shack reversed their course in the second half, going 7-3 and entering the playoffs with surprising momentum.

Jon D started for Jack Shack, and he allowed a leadoff triple to Joey to start the top of the first. He retired Courtlen for the first out of the inning, but Joey scored on the play, giving Cheap Goats a 1-0 lead. Ryan then retired Christian to end the inning.

Christian started for Cheap Goats, and the first batter he faced, Josh, hit a leadoff homer, tying the game at 1-1. Jon M singled, and he moved to third when Jon D followed with a triple. Christian retired Jacob for the first out of the inning, but Jon M scored on the play, putting Jack Shack ahead 2-1. Christian then retired Ryan to strand Jon D, ending the inning.

Dinger led off the top of the second with a double, and he scored from second when Joey grounded out to left for the first out of the inning. Courtlen hit a one-out single, but Jon D retired Christian to strand him at first, and the game was tied at 2-2.

Jack Shack opened up a big lead in the bottom of the second. Josh led off with a triple, and Jon M followed with a two-run homer, making the score 4-2. Jon D singled, and he moved from first to third when Jaocb followed with a double. Ryan cleared the bases with a two-RBI triple, putting Jack Shack in front 6-2. Josh followed with an RBI double, scoring Ryan, and Jack Shack led 7-2. The next batter, Jon M, flew out to center, and Josh was doubled up on the play, ending the inning, and Jack Shack had taken a five-run lead.

Jon D cruised in the top of the third, retiring Dinger and striking out Joey.

Cheap Goats turned to the bullpen in the bottom of the third, bringing Dinger to the mound. He retired Jon D and Jacob in order, the score remained 7-2.

Courtlen led off the top of the fourth with a double, but Jon D stranded him, retiring Christian and Dinger to end the inning.

Dinger retired Ryan to start the bottom of the fourth, and Josh followed with a solo homer, his second of the game, putting Jack Shack in front 8-2. Dinger then retired Jon M to end the inning.

Jack Shack celebrate at the plate after one of Josh’s two solo homers in the win

Joey started the top of the fifth with a double, and two batters later, Christian hit a one-out RBI single to score him, narrowing the Jack Shack lead to 8-3. Dinger followed with a double, putting runners on second and third. Cheap Goats couldn’t rally, however, as Jon D retired Joey to strand two more Cheap Goats runners, ending the inning.

Jacob hit a one-out double in the bottom of the fifth, but Dinger stranded him, retiring Ryan to end the inning.

Courtlen led off the top of the sixth with a single, but he was caught out trying to extend the hit into a double. Christian then singled, but Cheap Goats couldn’t rally. Jon D retired Dinger to strand yet another Cheap Goats runner, ending the inning and the game, and giving Jack Shack an 8-3 victory.

The win moved Jack Shack to 10-10 on the season, and the loss dropped Cheap Goats to 7-13.

W: Jon D (3-6)
L: Christian (3-9)

Box Score

Game Notes:
– Jon D pitched the complete game win for Jack Shack, allowing three runs on nine hits and striking out one.
– Christian took the loss for Cheap Goats, giving up seven runs on nine hits in two innings.
– Dinger pitched three innings of relief for Cheap Goats, surrendering one run on two hits.
– Josh led Jack Shack on offense, going 4-for-4 with a double, triple, two home runs, three runs scored, and three RBI.
– Josh hit a leadoff homer for the eighth time this season and the fourteenth time in his wiffle career. Josh also broke Joey’s record for leadoff homers in a single season, with 8, passing Joey’s record of 7 during the 2023 season.
– Courtlen led Cheap Goats at the plate in the loss, going 3-for-5 with two singles, a double, and an RBI.

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Jack Shack Stun Guac Boys with Four Runs in Fifth to Win 4-2

20 Aug

Jack Shack celebrate at the plate after Jon M’s go-ahead two-run homer in the bottom of the fifth

One week after giving up six runs in the sixth inning in a shocking loss to Cheap Goats, Guac Boys fell prey to late game heroics again, as Jack Shack scored four runs in the bottom of the fifth to beat Guac Boys 4-2. Jack Shack’s first batter of the game, Josh, hit a double, before Bohn retired eight consecutive hitters, allowing only a single hit through four innings. The wheels fell off in the fourth as Jon M and Ryan each hit two-run homers, and the loss ensured the Guac Boys, who finished the first half 8-2 in sole possession of first place, would not win the 2024 regular season pennant. With the win, Jack Shack clinched the #3 seed, while also clinching the #2 seed for Guac Boys and the 2024 pennant for three-time defending champions Shady Characters.

Jon M started on the mound for Jack Shack, and after allowing a leadoff double to Alec, he retired Bohn and Tone to strand the runner, ending the inning.

Bohn took the mound for Guac Boys, and after allowing a leadoff double to Josh, he retired Jon M and Jacob, stranding the runner and ending the inning.

Guac Boys got on the board in the top of the second. Jan led off with a triple, and Form followed with an RBI single, giving Guac Boys a 1-0 lead. Jon M got Brum to ground out for the first out of the inning, and Form was doubled up on the play, ending the inning.

Bohn cruised through the bottom of the second, retiring Ryan and Jon D in order.

Alec started the top of the third with a single, and he managed to score from first when Bohn grounded out to left-center for the first out of the inning. Jon M retired Tone to end the inning, and Guac Boys led 2-0.

Bohn rolled through the bottom of the third, sending Josh and Jon M down consecutively.

Jon M matched Bohn in the top of the fourth, retiring Jan and Form in order, and the score remained 2-0.

Bohn continued to control Jack Shack’s offense in the top of the fourth, retiring Jacob and Ryan, the seventh and eight consecutive Jack Shack batters to go down.

Jon M also continued to pitch effectively, retiring Brum and Alec in the top of the fifth.

Through four innings, Jack Shack had managed one hit, one baserunner, and no runs, and Guac Boys were cruising, but the tides turned in the bottom of the fifth. Jon D led off with a double, and two batters later, Jon M hit a two-run homer, tying the game at 2-2. Jacob followed with a double, and the next hitter, Ryan, launched a two-run bomb, giving Jack Shack their first lead of the game 4-2. Bohn retired Jon D to end the inning, but after controlling the game through four innings, Guac Boys would need two runs in the top of the sixth to save their chance at the #1 seed.

Jon M allowed only two runs on six hits and his two-run homer in the bottom of the fifth completed Jack Shack’s comeback in a 4-2 win over Guac Boys

Bohn led off the top of the sixth with a single, and two batters later, Jan hit a one-out double, putting two runners in scoring position, including the tying run. However, Jon M escaped, retiring Form to strand both runners, ending the inning and the game, giving Jack Shack a surprising 4-2 come-from-behind victory that sealed the playoff seeds of all four EWL teams.

The win moved Jack Shack to 9-10 on the season, and the loss dropped Guac Boys to 10-9.

W: Jon M (6-1)
L: Bohn (7-7)

Box Score

Game Notes:
– Jon M pitched the complete game win for Jack Shack, allowing only two runs on six hits.
– Bohn took the loss in a complete game effort for Guac Boys, giving up four runs on five hits in five innings.
– All five Jack Shack players had one hit each. Josh, Jacob, and Jon D each had doubles, and Jon M and Ryan each had two-run home runs.
– Jan led Guac Boys on offense in the loss, going 2-for-3 with a double, a triple, and a run scored.

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Lucas and Billy Combine for Two-Hitter as Shady Characters Trounce Jack Shack 14-2

18 Aug

Lucas and Billy combined to throw a two-hitter, allowing only a single run, and they combined for seven hits and seven runs scored at the plate in Shady Characters 14-1 win over Jack Shack

One week after suffering one of the most one-sided blowouts in the fourteen year history of the EWL at the hands of Jack Shack, Shady Characters got even, winning 14-1 in the best display of pitching and defense of the 2024 season so far. Lucas and Billy combined to allow a single run on only two hits, and every Shady Characters player had three or more hits. Nate led the way, going 6-for-7 with two singles, a double, three home runs, four runs scored, and five RBI.

Jon D took the mound for Jack Shack, and after allowing a one-out double to Nate in the top of the first, he retired Lucas to strand the runner at second, ending the inning.

Lucas started for Shady Characters and he retired Josh and Jon M in order in the bottom of the first.

Shady Characters took an early lead in the top of the second. Thomas hit a one-out single, and Nate followed with a two-run homer, putting Shady Characters in front 2-0. Jon D then retired Lucas to end the inning.

Nate continued his second half surge, going 6-for-7 with two singles, a double, three home runs, four runs scored, and five RBI in Shady Characters’ blowout win

Lucas struck out Jon D to start the bottom of the second, then he retired Jacob to end the inning.

Billy led off the top of the third with a solo homer, extending the Shady Characters lead to 3-0. Jon D then retired Thomas and Nate to end the inning.

Ryan led off the bottom of the third with a triple, and he scored when Josh grounded out to left for the first out of the inning. Lucas retired Jon M to end the inning, and the score was 3-1.

Shady Characters blew open the game in the top of the fourth. Lucas doubled, and he moved to third when Billy followed with a single. Thomas singled, loading the bases for Nate. Nate hit an RBI single, scoring Lucas, and Shady Characters were in front 4-1. Lucas then singled, scoring Billy and Thomas, and the lead was 6-1. Billy hit an RBI double, scoring Nate and pushing the Shady Characters advantage to 7-1. Thomas cleared the bases with a three-run homer, and the score was 10-1. Nate followed with a solo shot, and so did Lucas, and the back-to-back-to-back homers gave Shady Characters a 12-1 lead. Jon D retired Billy and Thomas to end the inning, but the first nine batters had reached base and scored in the top of the fourth, and Shady Characters had opened up a large lead.

Billy entered the game from the bullpen in the bottom of the fourth, and he retired the first two batters he faced, Jon D and Jacob.

Nate led off the top of the fifth with his third home run of the game, a solo shot that made the score 13-1. Two batters later, Billy hit his second homer of the game, and the Shady Characters lead was 14-1. Jon D retired Thomas to end the inning, and Jack Shack trailed by thirteen runs.

Billy retired Ryan to start the bottom of the firth, and Josh followed with a one-out double, Jack Shack’s second hit of the game. Billy stranded the runner at second, however, retiring Jon M to end the inning, and Shady Characters continued to lead by thirteen runs.

Nate singled to start the top of the sixth, but Shady Characters wouldn’t add to their lead. Jon D retired Lucas and Billy to strand the runner, and Jack Shack would need thirteen runs in the bottom of the sixth.

Billy made quick work of Jack Shack in the bottom of the sixth, striking out Jon D for the second time in the game, and retiring Jacob, ending the inning and the game, and giving Shady Characters a 14-1 victory.

The win moved Shady Characters to 11-7 on the season, and the loss dropped Jack Shack to 8-10.

W: Lucas (5-4)
L: Jon D (2-6)

Box Score

Game Notes:
– Lucas started for Shady Characters and earned the win, allowing one run on one hit and striking out one in three innings.
– Billy pitched three innings of scoreless relief for Shady Characters, allowing a single hit and striking out one.
– Jon D took the loss in a complete game effort for Jack Shack, giving up fourteen runs on sixteen hits in six innings.
– Nate led Shady Characters on offense, going 6-for-7 with two singles, a double, three home runs, four runs scored, and five RBI.
– Billy also had four hits for Shady Characters, going 4-for-7 with a single, a double, two home runs, four runs scored, and three RBI.
– Josh and Ryan had Jack Shack’s only hits, a double and a triple, respectively.

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